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DEXA
(redirected from Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry)

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DEXADual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (bone scan test)
DEXADatabase and Expert System Applications (Conference)
DEXADoDIIS Executive Agent


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A variety of methods can be used, such as air-displacement plethysmography (ADP), bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), computerized tomography (CT), dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), hydrostatic (underwater) weighing and near infrared reactance.
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Researchers measured bone mineral mass (g), density (BMD, g/cm2), and body composition from dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and estimated proximal femur section modulus (bone bending strength).
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Secondary analyses will examine (1) the effect of the therapy on the functional muscle-bone unit, (2) the impact of pubertal stage, physical activity, and disease characteristics on the response to the therapy, and (3) the sensitivity of traditional dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measures of BMD to treatment effects.
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